---
title: "COV - 22508 - SIMS support services to schools"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05275a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-27"
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# COV - 22508 - SIMS support services to schools

Buyer: COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05275a

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## Summary

Coventry City Council has awarded a contract titled "COV - 22508 - SIMS support services to schools," which falls under the industry categories of software packages and information systems, as well as IT services including consulting and support. This award pertains to the provision of support services for schools using SIMS products. The procurement process was completed using a direct method below the threshold, without competition. The contract was signed on 30th September 2024, commenced on 1st October 2024, and is set to end on 31st March 2027. The total contract value is £52,002.46. This service will operate primarily in Coventry, United Kingdom.

This tender opens up business growth opportunities for firms specialising in software and information systems, particularly those offering related IT services. Companies similar to Education Software Solutions Ltd, who are the contract suppliers, would find themselves well-suited for such contracts, especially if they offer robust SIMS support services. Enterprises familiar with public authority procurement processes and those able to provide similar IT services to educational institutions should consider pursuing opportunities in this area, enhancing their public sector portfolio with strategic partnerships and contracts.

## Notice

Contract to enable CCC to provide SIMS support services to schools using the SIMS products.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027878-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £43,335 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 5RR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EDUCATION SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 27 May 2025 at 15:55 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027878-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027878-2025
  27th May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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